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Canada Malting Indigenous Student Award

Two awards a year for Indigenous students in 2nd or 3rd year of engineering, science or business. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous identity
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in 2nd or 3rd year of post-secondary study
Confirmation of study in Engineering, Sciences, or Business programs

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Canada Malting to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student in your second or third year of post-secondary study who needs financial help to cover your education costs. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Canada Malting how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They distribute two scholarships annually. Ask Canada Malting during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Canada Malting whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution in your 2nd or 3rd year of study. You must show demonstrated financial need for contributions toward your education costs. You should be enrolled in one of these academic programs: Engineering, Sciences, or Business. While open to qualified students, preference will be given to those from Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying Engineering, Sciences or Business

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.

List your specific shortfall in dollars.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use a professor or mentor who can speak specifically to your performance in Engineering, Science, or Business.

Ensure your referee mentions your academic growth in your specific field.

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